Chapter 38 Wet Clothes



"Do you really think this is the right place?" Freytan spoke, pointing towards the imposing waterfall. It had a majestic waterfall that cascaded down from the top of a rocky cliff.

The water fell with force and speed, forming a crystalline curtain that spread across multiple layers. Each stream of water plunged into small temporary pools before continuing to the next cascade.

The rocks surrounding the waterfall were covered in green moss, giving it a natural and lush appearance. The lush vegetation around it completed the scene, lending a sense of serenity and freshness.

The sound of the water falling was intense, filling the air with a powerful and immersive noise. A fine mist rose from the base of the waterfall.

"Are you disappointed? Well, we all are, it's all about beauty."

'Since the item is crap if it's not used by Drakion...'

"It's not about that, it's just that unlike the cave, why hasn't anyone found the glove yet?"

"Do you have a bad memory or something? But in short, it's for the same reason as yours, the puzzle. I could have left it here since it seems like you never even found one of them. But it's better to be safe, in case a genius suddenly appears out of nowhere."

"But he has already appeared, hasn't he, Master Freytan?" Amanda said with a smile, her eyes shining fixedly on Freytan.

"I can't deny that. He invents so many things just to hide that ability of his, even though he knows more about my clan than I do."

"hohoho Freytan, are you really serious this time?"

"Are you two going to keep talking forever?"

The two looked at the waterfall and could now see a strong red light coming from within it.

"Come running, you'll be able to pass through the water without any problems," he said with a smile, looking at the two with golden energy in his eyes, able to see clearly without any distortion in the image due to the strong continuously falling water.

Amanda ran in, passing through the water and stopping a few meters away from me, looking at herself.

"Master, you liar. I'm all wet, and not in a good way."

"You idiot, I told you to wait," Freytan said, brandishing her sword upward, causing the water current to split in two, allowing her to run into the waterfall in the two seconds she had before the water returned to its original form.

"That's not fair, I can't be the only one."

Amanda jumped on top of Freytan, hugging her from the left side, sticking to her like glue, soaking Freytan's clothes as well.

"Stop it, you little troublemaker. If you had listened to me, nothing would have happened."

As I watched them with their clothes completely soaked, Freytan and Amanda presented a disheveled and drenched appearance. The water from the waterfall trickled down their hair, making it heavy and plastered to their scalps. The crystalline droplets ran down their faces, revealing expressions of surprise and discontent.

Their clothes, now completely drenched, clung to their bodies, outlining their shapes and revealing the curves of their silhouettes. The water that covered them gave a soft glow, reflecting the surrounding light and creating a glossy appearance.

The damp fabrics took on a darker hue, acquiring a heavy and undulating texture. Every detail of their garments was accentuated by the water, from the ruffles and folds to the delicate embroidery and details.

The soaked clothes stuck to their skin, adhering to the contours of their bodies and revealing the form of their curves and muscles. The clinging fabrics accentuated their feminine curves, making the sight even more seductive.

'Personally, this is a very good view. Maybe I shouldn't have refused so many requests to go out into the world in the previous life just because I didn't feel like leaving home.'

Amanda noticed my gaze and gave me a little smile as she spoke.

"So, Master, do you like this?"

Hearing that, Freytan gave me a look, placing her hand on her chest and looking at Amanda. She sighed.

"So, what's the puzzle this time?"

"Well, I've already solved it. You just had to click on the right drawings."

Pouting, Amanda thought, 'Master only  answers Freytan. I don't like this.'

"That's the reason for the red light," Freytan said, looking directly at the Ruby emerging from the wall.

"Yes, and if you touch it, this happens."

Upon touching the Ruby, the wall dissolved, revealing a long straight descent.

"Are all places going to be caves?" Freytan spoke, looking at the curious descent.

"Not all, so let's finish this once and for all. It seems no one has come, so you two can have some fun before we leave."

Amanda's eyes took on a feline appearance.

"What are we waiting for then, master? Hurry, hurry!" Amanda ran inside, starting the long descent.I think you should take a look at

"Are you sure everything will be fine?"

"Are you saying that because of the monsters?"

A few minutes passed, and in the middle of the path, Amanda had lost all her excitement. Even after running so much, she hadn't reached the end, and no monsters had attacked her. Yawning, she said, "How boring."

Due to her abrupt pause, two blurs passed by, one on each side. It happened in less than a second, but if she looked forward, she wouldn't see anything, realizing what had just happened.

"Those two show-offs..."

Upon reaching the end of the path, with only a few seconds of difference, Dantalian came in second, followed by Freytan and Amanda. The three of them were faced with a large, smooth wall that seemed untouched.

"Freytan, cut through," I said.

"Honestly, this is getting boring," Freytan remarked as he unsheathed his sword, Sakura.

"Master, this time I have to agree with her. Where are the monsters?"

As Freytan prepared to slice the wall into small pieces, I pointed my finger forward. In an instant, the wall crumbled as if it didn't belong to the original structure of the cave, and amid the dust, the silhouettes of what appeared to be wolves began to emerge.

"Awooooo!"

The group of white wolves had snowy white fur and intense blue eyes. Their pupils had red stripes extending from the center of their eyes to their necks. They stood in a strong and imposing posture, with erect ears and sharp snouts. Their sturdy and agile paws indicated their strength and agility. These wolves emitted an aura of power and domination, making their presence intimidating.

"Sorry, little wolves, but I'm a trickster," I said.

"Enjoy playing with them," I instructed Amanda and Freytan.

Amanda's bored expression transformed into a wide smile as she lunged forward, heading straight for the wolves.

"Leave it to me, Master," she said.

Holding two arrows firmly, one in each hand, Amanda was ready to confront the approaching wolves. With swift and precise movements, she advanced toward the animals, aiming the arrowheads directly at their throats or right eyes. The force behind her shots combined with her incredible aim ensured that the arrows found their targets with ruthless accuracy. Each piercing strike had a lethal impact, incapacitating the wolves and leaving no chance for counterattacks. The sound of the arrows piercing the flesh echoed through the air.

"It seems like their appearance is all they've got; no need for long-range attacks," Freytan remarked, sheathing his sword and looking at me, motionless.

"I guess there's no room for me," she continued.

"This damn ability of hers, I need to teach her how to control it," he added.

As the massacre unfolded, Freytan and I observed in silence, witnessing the gruesome scene. Amanda, relentless in her assault, eliminated each wolf with lethal precision. Her body moved with grace and agility, like a shadow in the darkness. With each accurate strike, the bodies of the wolves piled up, forming a macabre mound.

At the end of the battle, Amanda stood tall, towering above the mountain of wolf corpses. In her hands, only three useful arrows remained, each ready to be employed with deadly skill. One arrow was firmly held in each hand, while the third rested calmly in the quiver attached to her back.

'Looking at this kind of scene makes me think that she might be an NPC like Zack, but it's strange that she hasn't been developed. Could it have been a discarded idea?'

With her body drenched in blood, soaking her previously dried clothes, she looked at me and Amanda, and we applauded.

"Amanda, you've done an amazing job. You don't even seem like the same person I met," I praised her.

"So, did you feel anything different while killing them?" I asked.

Amanda clenched her fist tightly, intentionally breaking the arrow in her left hand. A smile illuminated her face as she spoke with determination.

"I felt incredible, and that means I'll be useful, right?"

"Foolish girl, did I ever say you wouldn't be?" I responded.

Starting to count on his fingers, Freytan chimed in

"Well, if I recall correctly, you didn't want to bring her along; you wanted Scylla instead."

"Oops, it looks like I really messed that up, hahaha," Amanda laughed, running her hand through her hair. "I don't care about that. I know you didn't want someone useless, and look, I cleared the way for you, Master. So just forget about it."

Amanda turned around and pointed to a wall where a door had appeared right after all the wolves were slain.

"I'll have to make an effort not to lose my position," Freytan smiled, walking past Amanda.

"Now let's finish this once and for all," I said, extending my hand to Amanda.

"Yes, Master," she replied.